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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 778.20 and 554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 778.20 and 554.70 is: 778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 778.20 = 554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/778.20 = 554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 778.20 × 554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 431,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,667.54/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.20

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